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ARBURGadditive: Applications for injection molders in industrial 3D printing
At Fakuma 2024, Arburg is showcasing two exhibits used for industrial additive manufacturing, focusing on applications that are of particular interest to injection molding customers.
Robotic 'finger' taking patients' pulses
Thanks to the robot’s sophisticated sense of touch, the researchers suggest that the technology could one day make it easier for doctors to detect diseases like breast cancer early on, when they are more treatable.
McCrometer rebrands municipal market offerings as Hach's Flow Solutions by McCrometer
An innovative portfolio of closed pipe and open channel flow solutions for municipal water and wastewater utilities is now branded as Hach's Flow Solutions by McCrometer.
Silver nanoparticle–based self-hygienic resin developed for use in dental applications
The researchers used a mechanical coating technique with a concentration of less than 0.03% silver without the need for additional equipment.
Roundworms may be key to scar-free healing
To potentially treat deep injuries that affect the dermis and often lead to scar tissue, the team focused on the roundworm, which naturally infests the intestines of rodents.
EPA launches Water Quality Indicators tool
Users can analyze water data and identify pollution problems in their communities including the potential polluters.
Moonshine: Harvesting water for lunar missions
A process for harvesting water in situ from lunar regolith will help support future missions to the Moon.
Allrounder 370 A: Paper injection molding innovation at Fakuma 2024
The innovative injection molding process paves the way for new, paper fiber-based applications and products.
OGP announces Smartscope M-series, the next evolution of the popular 3D multisensor metrology systems
The metrology systems have been equipped with enhancements in image accuracy, optics and throughput.
Microscope achieves attosecond resolution
Greater speed in imaging has been achieved with the development of a microscopy system that can generate images representing events lasting just one quintillionth of a second.
This tree planting robot is inspired by the pangolin
Taking inspiration from the pangolin, the new robot dubbed the Plantolin is designed to dig and disperse seeds, traveling along on its two wheels and using its long, movable tail for balance.
First wireless power bank for hazardous environments launched by OtterBusiness
According to its developers, the portable charging solution is the first UL Solutions certified portable power bank for hazardous locations.
Team builds rebar-tying robot for construction sites
The robot can reportedly outperform any human at the rebar tying job and can complete one task in just five second versus the three to four times that amount of time for a human worker to perform that same job.
Self-locking flat-packed tubular structures inspired by origami
The self-locking system is inspired by curved-crease origami, which uses curved crease lines in paper folding.
Second life batteries and their applications
End-of-life batteries are repurposed after careful evaluation and reconfiguration, and then integrated into stationary energy storage systems to extend their service and provide valuable energy storage solutions.
OKW’s IK/IP-rated SOLID-BOX for industrial touch screen and display electronics
SOLID-BOX is designed to safeguard sensitive touch screens, control panels and displays in harsh industrial environments.
Chip splitter inserts provide effective chip control for milling stability
Two new chip splitter milling inserts lower the stress on both the machine and cutting tool for improved milling process stability.
Keysight introduces advanced 14-bit precision oscilloscope for general applications
The instrument delivers four times the signal resolution and half the noise floor of other general-purpose oscilloscopes.
Festo demonstrates new solutions for automating EV battery manufacturing
An artificial intelligence/machine learning system to lower energy use and improve predictive maintenance on pneumatic systems will be showcased.
Artificial plants purify indoor air, generate electricity
The team used five biological solar cells in addition to their photosynthetic bacteria to create an artificial leaf to serve as a type of air purification system?.